Folkestone Mosque vs Athanly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Folkestone Mosque
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The Mosque was founded back in 1989 by Messrs MeahMonirul-Alom, Abdul Aziz, Nurul Islam Mahbub, Bajloor Rashid MBE, the late Babu Miah and the late Moynur Rashid. Like many mosques around the country, South East Kent Islamic Cultural Centre (‘SEKICC’) was originally formed by Bangladeshi restaurateurs looking to bring together the local Muslim community by establishing a dedicated place of worship to practice their faith. As the community grew, so did its needs and in turn the scope of work carried out by SEKICC grew commensurately. Today, modern day SEKICC are engaged in educational programmes, art projects, inter-faith forums and community events. Whilst there have been inevitable changes to the board of Trustees in the preceding 30 years, the President, MeahMonirulAlom, Secretary, Nurul Islam Mahbub and Treasurer Abdul Aziz have remained the constant, selflessly dedicating their time to help establish SEKICC as a leading example in the community. With one eye on the future and succession planning, in 2017 the Trustees bed in the next generation by tasking them with management duties. Consequently, a new sub-committee was formed comprising of members which reflect the diverse demographic of the community SEKICC serves, including a range of ages, ethnicities, and nationalities. The sub-committee’s role was to focus on the day-to-day management of SEKICC’s core activities, namely worship and related activities at the masjid. A new mission statement was prepared, and the masjid was re-branded as ‘Folkestone Mosque’. The Folkestone Mosque committee now deal with the general administration and maintenance of the masjid as well as managing its growing online digital presence. In bringing together people from all walks of life, SEKICC and Folkestone Mosque not only provides a much-needed place of worship to serve the growing Muslim community, but also provides a hub for the exchange of ideas, education, and tolerance. --- If you like the App, please show us your support by submitting a review on the App store. Your review will help us improve the App Insha Allah.
Athanly
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Athanly – Live Prayer Times & Qibla Finder Stay connected to your daily prayers with Athanly, the essential app for Muslims in Brighton and beyond. Get live prayer times based on your location anywhere in the world, and view schedules from all three local Brighton mosques. Use the Qibla Finder to always know the direction of Makkah — at home, work, or while traveling. Never miss a prayer with Athanly. Key Features: • Accurate Prayer Times: Get real-time Athan alerts wherever you are, plus Brighton mosque timings. • Athan Notifications: Receive timely reminders for each prayer. • Iqamah Times: Stay updated with congregation (Jama’ah) times from local mosques. • Accurate Qibla Finder: Instantly find the direction of Makkah from anywhere in the world. • Prayer Tracker: Log your daily prayers and build consistent habits over time. • Live Athan Countdown: Always know how much time is left until the next prayer. • Daily Duas: Access one well-known, authentic dua each day for reflection and spiritual growth. Athanly is more than just a timetable—it's your daily companion for staying spiritually grounded and connected to your local Muslim community. Download now and never miss a prayer again!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Folkestone Mosque at none against Athanly's shown. Folkestone Mosque also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). Athanly's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Folkestone Mosque ships an update every 12 months, Athanly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Folkestone Mosque | Athanly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sign Soft Ltd | Bilal El-bayouk |
In-app purchases
Folkestone Mosque
No in-app purchases
Athanly
No in-app purchases









